Search
 

Beyond Size: Reconsidering How to Evaluate Dental Provider Networks

Employers, and therefore brokers and consultants, often put their emphasis on the size of the provider network when selecting between dental benefits plans.

By Sponsor: Metlife | Updated on June 13, 2011

Employers, and therefore brokers and consultants, often put their emphasis on the size of the provider network when selecting between dental benefits plans.  Many people consider network size as  a primary determinant of the plan’s value – thinking that the larger the network, the greater the employee access and overall savings.  However, that simplistic approach may ultimately be shortchanging your clients and their employees.

“While a large network is important because of  the potential for greater access, choice and  savings it may provide to employees, it is important to actually do calculations to see if the potential for value can become the reality,” notes Alan Hirschberg, vice president, MetLife Dental Products. “One should take a closer look at whether the combination of network size and the negotiated fees with each dentist are actually driving value and savings for employers and employees.”

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical BenefitsPRO.com information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

BenefitsPRO

Join BenefitsPRO

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to navigate the shifting employee benefits industry. Join BenefitsPRO.com now!

  • Unlimited access to BenefitsPRO.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on BenefitsPRO.com and ALM events.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join BenefitsPRO

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.